08/21/2026
🐾 BRUCE ALMIGHTY, CEO, IS CURRENTLY NAPPING FOR STRATEGY.
Apparently, major real estate decisions require rest, reflection, and at least one snack.
Bruce’s first rule of home buying?
Don’t fall in love with the house and forget to learn about the community. 🏡
When you’re buying in an HOA or condominium community, you’re buying more than the home itself. You’re also becoming part of an association with its own assessments, maintenance responsibilities, rules, amenities, and long-term plans.
Before purchasing, buyers should understand things like:
• Regular HOA assessments and other fees
• Special assessments or major projects under discussion
• What the HOA maintains versus what the homeowner maintains
• Pet, parking, leasing, architectural, fence, deck, and exterior rules
• Governing documents and community standards
• Whether the association appears financially prepared for future repairs
A beautiful home can still become a frustrating purchase if the community structure doesn’t fit your lifestyle or budget.
That is one reason my work in both real estate and community association management matters so much to me.
I want buyers to understand the home AND the community they are buying into.
Bruce agrees.
His due-diligence checklist currently includes:
✅ Good location
✅ Comfortable layout
✅ Nice yard
✅ Reasonable pet policy
✅ Excellent treat-to-human ratio
✅ Adequate time for strategic naps 😂🐾
Crosstar Realty
Real Estate with Heart. Homes with Purpose.
Guiding You Home.
💬 If you were buying in an HOA, what is the one thing you would want to understand before closing?
Crosstar Realty
Real Estate with Heart. Homes with Purpose.
Guiding You Home.
💬 Are you considering buying in an HOA? What is the one question you would want answered before closing?